Johan Rockström is famed as one of the world’s most influential Earth scientists who serves as the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research today. Author of “Breaking Boundaries: The Science of our Planet”, Johan is a leading voice on global sustainability issues, making him an excellent choice to book for your next sustainability event.
Highly educated, Johan possesses an MSc from the University of Agriculture Sciences and a PhD in Natural Resources Management from Stockholm University. He has an illustrious career to his credit and has been the Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute. He is also a Professor in Water Systems and Global Sustainability at Stockholm University and a Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University. Founder of the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University, he is the Chief Scientist of Conservation International.
Best known for propagating and developing the Planetary Boundaries framework, he has transformed what is considered the standard of sustainability science. He is the Chair of the Advisory Board for the EAT Initiative on Health, Food and Sustainability and is part of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. In 2020, he received the Prince Albert II of Monaco Climate Change Award – an incredible feat. He has also received the Hillary Laureate from the Hillary Institute of International Leadership, the German Environmental Award, and the International Cosmos Prize, and has been named the Knight of Legion of Honour – a significant French distinction.
As someone whose views and opinions are highly valued, he has been invited to speak at some of the most prestigious platforms including the World Economic Forum, the General Assembly of the United Nations, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conferences. He has also appeared in the Netflix documentary ‘Breaking Boundaries’ which also features the legendary David Attenborough. His TED Talk "10 Years to Transform the Future of Humanity - Or Destabilise the Planet" gives us a small insight into what Johan thinks of the current climate crisis. Johan Rockström is now available to speak at a wide range of events, educating people about the Earth System and global sustainability. Book him today!
